hello all,
here are some extra notes about the veggies and the farm this week. 

in your box:FOR SURE: spinach, lettuce, radish,
 MAYBE: kohlrabi, kale, boc choy, dill, snap peas (edible pod), chives, and garlic scapes.  honeyberries???

2024 UPDATE: YES, WE HAVE PLANTS FOR SALE:
PRAIRIE, GARDEN, AND SUCCULENTS

We have started a lot of seeds! Here is an inventory of what we have available for sale.
2024 PRAIRIE PLANT INVENTORY

First market this Saturday!!! We will have plants for sale at the Ames Farmers Market this Saturday from 8-12! Come get your veggie starts, prairie seedlings, and maybe a fun craft item or two! You can also get a copy of our summer events schedule, learn about volunteer opportunities, and more.

So Many Exciting Events!

We have a whole assortment of summer events planned, and they will be starting as early as next week. Here is a photo of our current events schedule, which we will keep adding to throughout the summer. Our Farm Calendar

 THERE'S SO MUCH HAPPENING ON THE FARM!
(super dense post, with some editing and pictures coming soon!!)

The plants are popping, the frogs are peeping, the birds are singing, and there's just SO MUCH work to do!!  Work is in full swing here on the farm; we started direct seeding on Easter weekend with potatoes, spinach, beets, peas, and lettuce. The greenhouse is filling up with seedlings, and some will soon be transplanted into the fields. Spring work is so exciting, and we hope you'll join us for some! 

Happy Spring!
Just confirming that we are having
a WORKDAY ON THE FARM TODAY, 
Saturday 3/30, 1-4pm.  

Next weekend workdays - weather dependent, April 13,20 and May 4, afternoons.
RSVP extremely helpful (reply to email or txt 978-471-8414)

We are also looking for help every Friday.  If that's of interest to you, please fill out this quick 2024 Volunteer Sign-up form  (or RSVP directly)
Thanks so much and have a happy Easter!peace,alice mcgary

Celebrate the opening of the Ames Seed Library on the Library's second floor near the Adult Services desk!
The Ames Seed Library is a community resource that offers free vegetable, flower, fruit, and herb seeds in order to empower people to grow their own food and build relationships through gardening.

Drop in to learn about the Ames Seed Library, browse the selection available, and take home seeds. If you have seeds at home that you're not using, please bring them along to donate to the Ames Seed Library!

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Alice McGary – Open
McGaryMustard Seed Community Farm – Ames, Iowa

Experience: 16 years

Mustard Seed Community Farm is hosting a POTLUCK at Harvest Vineyard TONIGHT!!
Saturday, March 2nd, from 5-7 pm!
320 S 17th St, Ames, IA

COME EAT WITH US, SING WITH US, MAKE ART WITH US, HANG OUT, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND JUST HAVE FUN!!
All ages and everyone welcome! It's ok if you don't have food to share or money to share - there's always enough to go around and we just love your company!! (tiny note from Alice)